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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 792.96 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 792.96 and 375.76 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 792.96 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/792.96 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 792.96 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 297,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,962.75/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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